"I wish to reach the level of my idols
like actor Sanjeev Kumar. I am talking about character actors. My
ambition is not to become star but a 'star character actor', who get
respect like Pankaj Kapur, Amrish Puri, Naseeruddin Shah and Boman
Irani. I look upto them," Kapoor said.
Kapoor, 40, who has
acted in shows like 'Heena', 'Ghar Ek Mandir' and others, gained
popularity with his portrayal as Jai Walia in TV show 'Kasamh Se' and
also appreciated for his performance as Ram Kapoor in ongoing serial
'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'.
He has also starred in films like
'Monsoon Wedding', 'Karthik Calling Karthik', 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu',
'Udaan' and 'Student Of The Year', but struck gold with his role in Yash
Raj's 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'.
Kapoor is happy with whatever
success he has achieved both on small and big screen and feels lucky to
have made a place in the industry.
"I wish to achieve the level
of respect and love they (actors Sanjeev Kumar, Pankaj Kapoor) earned,
may be in next five or ten years. If I can end my career with lot of
respect as a character actor, I will be very satisfied and happy," he
said.
The actor attributed his success to bit of luck factor as
well. "I think no matter how much talented you are, you work hard but
luck also matters. I know how lucky I have been. I am lucky that I am a
household name," he said.
"It's been 15 years that I am in the industry and I know actors who are talented but are still struggling," he added.
